Here are the news:
UCC Cancels 27 Communication & Broadcasting Service Providers’ License
Quite a number of communication and broadcasting service providers has been banned by the Uganda Communications Commission for going against some of the laws guiding their operation.
BlackBerry Launches New Features
The new features include customised BBM PINs, Android Wear Support, password protection and landscape mode for iOS users, the ability to have multiple BBM channel contributors and share photos in group chats.
New Arrival: Orange Klif Smartphone for $40 USD
The Orange Klif phone was made by Alcatel and runs on Firefox OS. It comes with a six month data, sms and voice bundle from Orange at the rate $40 USD.
Firefox now features a beta version called ‘Firefox Hello’
Firefox has released a beta update to all Firefox users, it makes it easier for friends and family to communicate using video chat.
Terragon Group Introduces Adrenaline
The Nigeria-based digital advertising agency, Terragon group has launched “adrenaline”, a platform that will allow advertisers reach out to mobile phone users.
Orange Moves Subscribers from CDMA to GSM Network
In Kenya, Orange is moving its customers who were formerly on CDMA to GSM network. The swap will be implemented before the end of the first quarter this year.
MTN and Summview Brings MTN TV to Cote d’Ivoire
MTN Cote d’Ivoire in partnership with SUMMVIEW has brought live TV broadcast and movies on demands (MOD) to their customers. There are only five channels accessible for now.
Samsung’s New Launch at the Mobile World Congress
Samsung has unveiled new virtual reality headset, two smartphones (Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge) and a mobile payment platform, Samsung Pay.
Elsewhere on the web:
“Please Remove 20MB Cap,” Cry Kenyan Tech Enthusiast
A group of Kenyan tech enthusiasts clamour to Safaricom to remove the 20MB cap on the Sambaza data bundle.
Microsoft Unveils the Lumia 640 and 650 XL
The new devices were launched today and will be available in single and dual SIM, 3G, LTE variants, and lots more. The Lumia 640 and 640 XL will be available for $155 (32,000 naira) and $211 (47,000 naira) respectively.
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